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MA S84
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Jehlen
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AI Summary
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Cannabis Control Commission must conduct a study on programs and partnerships to encourage employment of justice-involved individuals in the cannabis industry, with findings due by December 31, 2026
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Study must examine training and educational programs within houses of correction, jails, and prisons, as well as programs during probation/parole and after release
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Commission must develop a pilot program creating cannabis industry career pathways for incarcerated individuals, those on probation/parole, and formerly justice-involved individuals by December 31, 2027
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Multiple agencies required to consult on the study and pilot program, including the Department of Correction, Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, Office of Probation, UMass, and executive offices of economic and workforce development
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Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session (Senate No. 52)
Legislative Description
To create Cannabis career pathways for justice-involved individuals
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
6/5/2025